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17 January 2023
Bart Milne
[FYI request #21561 email]
REF: OIA-11850
Dear Bart
Request made under the Official Information Act 1982
Thank you for your email of 13 January 2023 requesting the fol owing information under the Official
Information Act 1982 (the Act):
I am requesting information about the status of State Highway 38 between Wairoa and
Aniwaniwa Falls. Google Maps shows it as having been revoked by virtue of the missing
markings to show it is a state highway.
I am not able to find any other information either confirming or denying that SH38 has been
revoked or not anywhere else.
Are you able to confirm the status of State Highway 38?
While the section of road through Te Urewera (between Murupara and Lake Waikaremoana) has been
revoked as a state highway in previous years, I can confirm that the status of the road between Wairoa
and Aniwaniwa Fal s has not changed and is stil State Highway 38.
You may be interested in how to report a problem with Google Maps road naming or send feedback.
Google provides guidance online at: https://support.google.com/maps/answer/10271004
If you would like to discuss this reply with Waka Kotahi, please contact us by email to
[NZTA request email].
Yours sincerely
Josh Driscol
Principal Advisor – Transport Services